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NY S02102

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the language in existing law from "places" to "may place" a companion animal in imminent danger when confined in a vehicle without proper ventilation during extreme temperatures
  • Increases penalties for knowingly violating the confinement prohibition: first offense raises from $250 maximum to $500 maximum fine; second and subsequent offenses raise from $250 maximum to $1,000 maximum fine
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing police officers, peace officers, and humane society agents to remove animals from vehicles and deliver them to designated humane societies or animal prevention organizations
  • Provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for officers acting reasonably and in good faith when removing animals from vehicles
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the penalties for the confinement of companion animals in vehicles at times of extreme temperature.

Last Action

referred to agriculture

6/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/7/2016
Agriculture1/6/2016
Agriculture6/3/2015
Agriculture1/21/2015

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